Gibraltar Sustainable Fashion Show Join Gibraltar Students for their Sustainable Fashion Show at The Ridges for Earth Week! The students will be speaking about their displayed pieces at The Ridges. There will also be written statements for each piece. Stop by to support them and their creations. Pieces will continue to be displayed after Earth […]
Spring Frog Chorus Twilight inspires a frog chorus at The Ridges Sanctuary! After a short indoor program to learn about Door County frogs and their life cycles, we will hike into The Ridges to listen for frogs. Suitable for ages 8 & up. Accessibility Considerations: Evening program, indoor and outdoor portions of the program, seating available for indoor portion, […]
Spring Workday Spend time outdoors while supporting The Ridges! Our volunteer spring workday is open to volunteers of all abilities, ages, and skill sets. Typical tasks include cleaning up around the Nature Center, reorganizing storage spaces, and preparing the front perennial gardens, and other preparations for the summer season. The workday will begin at 9 […]
Wildflower Hikes Enjoy the beauty of the many spring ephemeral blooms on this leisurely two-and-a-half-hour hike. We'll spend time identifying and learning about the flowers, then finish with a hike along the trails to view Clark Lake. Wear appropriate footwear, as the trails may be muddy. Suitable for ages 16 & up. Fee: $15 | […]
Wildflower Hikes Enjoy the beauty of the many spring ephemeral blooms on this leisurely two-and-a-half-hour hike. We'll spend time identifying and learning about the flowers, then finish with a hike along the trails to view Clark Lake. Wear appropriate footwear, as the trails may be muddy. Suitable for ages 16 & up. Fee: $15 | […]
Wildflowers Galore! The spring wildflowers at The Ridges Sanctuary's Logan Creek Preserve are not to be missed! Hike part of the 170-acre State Natural Area that borders Clark Lake in search of Canada mayflower, yellow trout lily, sharp-lobed hepatica, and other spring ephemerals. Discover the hidden beauties of this spectacular site! No restrooms available. Suitable for ages 16 & up. Accessibility Considerations: This moderate hike takes place on a […]
Barberry Pirates Workday Come help with invasive species projects at The Ridges! Work will involve pulling ant bagging invasive plants. Wear appropriate footwear, long sleeves, and gloves. Contact Sam Hoffman at sam@ridgessanctuary.org or call 920-839-2802 for more information or to register!
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Orchid Observations Join a naturalist for an exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary. Head out on the trails to learn about the history of The Ridges, the unique features of the Sanctuary habitats, and what makes the Sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin! Each month’s guided hike follows a theme […]
Naturalist Chats Have you ever wondered if a plant can be carnivorous or if there are any rare birds at The Ridges? Every week, a Ridges naturalist will be stationed along Hidden Brook Boardwalk with a mobile learning station to help you explore and learn something new about the Sanctuary. Our mobile learning stations will […]
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Orchid Observations Join a naturalist for an exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary. Head out on the trails to learn about the history of The Ridges, the unique features of the Sanctuary habitats, and what makes the Sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin! Each month’s guided hike follows a theme […]
Rocks & Ledges: Appel’s Bluff Geology Hike Ever wonder what Door County looked like 5,000 years ago? 10,000 years ago? What about 450 million years ago? Discover ancient shorelines of the Door Peninsula at The Ridges Appel’s Bluff property! Learn about the geology, plants, and habitats of the surrounding landscape and current Ridges research efforts on the property. Suitable for all ages. […]
Tiny Trekkers | June (Thurs.) | Bouncing Bunnies Take your Tiny Trekker to The Ridges to explore nature. Create a foundation of love and respect for the natural world through active play in nature between caregivers and children. Join a Ridges educator in gentle hiking, songs, and endless possibilities for exploration and experimentation. Early summer […]
